My wife and son recently completed their advanced open water class with Anthony and they learned so much! My son's buoyancy control is impressive and he is so much more comfortable in the water. Anthony is amazing - it's truly a gift to find such a knowledgeable, kind and patient diving instructor. The gear they stick is high quality and if they don't have something in store, they can quickly get it at a reasonable price and will help troubleshoot, modify and service what they sell. I feel lucky to have a dive store like this in the area. Highly recommended! read more

I can't say enough about this business. I have a 12-year-old grandson who is crazy about all things aquatic. As a certified scuba diver, I knew diving was something he would love. Our issue was time. With summer sports and activities and the impending start of a new school year, our options were limited. Anthony worked with me to craft a private program that both my grandson and husband would love. I've been a PADI certified diver since 2002, so I did a refresher course while they worked for their open water certification. Anthony arranged a pool dive and four open water dives. All were executed seamlessly. He is experienced, has high standards, but also made the course fun! His shop is beautiful and provides excellent equipment, both for sale and rent. So glad we chose SLO Ocean Currents! read more

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SLO Ocean Currents is the go to dive shop on the Central Coast. My fiancé and I stopped in to pick up snorkeling gear for our honeymoon to Hawaii and Andrea couldn't have been more helpful. Her friendliness, deep knowledge of gear/the industry, and honest suggestions made our experience both valuable and memorable. Anthony, Andrea and team genuinely care for their customers and are passionate about giving them the best diving experience. Best in the business and one you can't miss out!! read more

The guy working here, bald with glasses, was so so rude to us, and so rude to an old lady and she left the store obviously saddened by how he treated her. I had to leave my boyfriend in the store with him because I was going to go off on him. As someone who's worked customer service for 4 years, that is not a way to respect your customers, and avoid this company at all costs. Order something online! read more

Anthony, Jim and Steve did an amazing job with our skills training for open water dive certification. If you are looking for a 5 Star dive shop on the Central Coast look no further. Great group of people! read more

My husband and our class got certified today. I still need to finish my training for open water, but had a great opportunity and spent the last two days of class with them. Amazing instructors worked closely with all of us (Ian, Morgan, Tom, Anthony, and Ty) with thousands of hours in combined dive experience! Also, can't thank Morgan enough for all his help in picking out our gear and my 'ferrari' regulator- it's the best! Thank you all for your instruction and advice - we all learned a lot! The last class of 2019! Happy New Year!! read more

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I got certified here and rent from here whenever I need gear. Their staff is friendly and helpful, and make you feel like your part of a community. I signed up for one of their boat dives a while back and had an absolute blast! Highly recommend them for any of your diving needs . read more

SLO Ocean Currents - Sporting Goods Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

I popped in the shop to take a quick look at their inventory. It was my last day in town and unfortunately I didn't have enough time on my trip to book a shore dive with them. However, when I called them last Thursday they were super kind and accommodating in order to help me find a boat charter going out that weekend. Thanks to their recommendation, I ended up having a great time down in Ventura diving the Anacapa island off of the Spectre. It was nice to meet the shop personnel and they even had four different types of gloves in my size(xs)!! I was so thrilled to have so many options because it's often hard to find such a small size without having to make a blind purchase online. I was given full detail on all four types of gloves and it greatly aided me in making the right purchase. The kind shopkeeper also pointed out that I should snag a California dive flag sticker because it was my first time having completed dives in California and he said I earned it. They sure do know how to make a visitor feel welcome and I can't wait to return to the area so that I can dive with them! read more

SLO Ocean Currents - Sporting Goods Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

What a great locally owned dive shop! This place has it all. My boyfriend and I got PADI Open Water certified with one of their Dive Instructors, Morgan. He was a great instructor that walked us step by step along the way and was more than willing to answer all our questions and help us out. The main part of this course and starting this hobby is gear! All the sales attendants are very friendly and willing to help out with any questions we had about gear sizing, recommendations, pricing, etc. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to start their diving career or needs a one stop shop for dive equipment. read more

So you looked up something like scuba diving, scuba gear, scuba lessons or you're just plain looking for a scuba community in or around San Luis Obispo. You're seeing two high five reviews on SLO Ocean Currents, now here you are in the trenches reading why. Here's why: Who am I? I'm not some employee trying to sweeten up the yelp pull (just see my other reviews to know that). I am a hard working 30 something guy getting married soon and taking a trip to the Caribbean (guess what the highlight of that trip is going to be?). I actually got certified through NAUI when I was 17 but since I haven't had a chance to dive much in all that time, I decided to get re-certified with my soon to be wife. We came to SLO Ocean Currents after all the good feedback we saw on various sites. I'm now doing my part to keep those positive vibes flowing... One for each star: 1) Gear -- They don't sell crap and there is a good range of selection. By in large they're selling Aqua Lung and Suunto products along with other brands of quality periphs (accessories, masks, fins, snorkels). I feel they sell gear that's focused towards function for a practical recreational diver, much less boutique eye candy or bottom barrel stuff you'll regret owning after your second dive. 2) Service -- Completely no BS. Morgan seems to live there, so does Jeff. Everyone there is friendly, knows their stuff, they use the gear they sell and you can trust them on their advice. Of the purchases I've made at the store, I've been EXTREMELY satisfied, I plan to make more purchases in the future. They run deals, closeouts, rental packages and more that can compete with craigslist and other online prices, just ask them. Morgan and Jeff don't pressure the up-sale but they will tell you what you're paying for and provide logical reasons for spending more on some gear and less on others. It's like buying flight equipment from 17,000 hour pilots, they tend to know what you need probably even better than you do. What's more, they'll look at and service gear you bought second hand (if they are equipped for the brand you bought). 3) Training -- You're going to be a safe, confident diver through these guys. Coming from someone who has already gone trough the certification process once before, I can tell you that this PADI experience was more comprehensive and thorough than the last. Morgan was our instructor but all of the instructors are consummate professionals who are overqualified but still bring sense of fun to the class. We opted to do the open water boat dive to the Channel Islands which was completely and totally worth it. I can say honestly that I feel very confident with the skills I have learned and I'm ready to go on my next California dive as soon as possible. 4) Community -- Good People. I now know Morgan and Jeff but everyone I've met affiliated with SLO Ocean Currents has been extremely genuine, knowledgeable and open hearted. They love what they do and they're looking to get people connected. Getting into SCUBA really is like getting to know the larger part of our planet but it feels going to another planet. 5) Reliability -- Like having friends on the inside. I trust this crew and I know that if I get some gear from them, they've got my best interests in mind because they want to see me again. If I bring some gear in, I'm certain they'll shoot me straight on it. That's why I'm a firm believer in supporting local businesses. Online might be a little cheaper but it's also completely impersonal and does nothing to help the local community. If all that didn't convince you to stop in, I don't know what will! Good Luck and have fun! -E read more

Extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and kind staff that truly want to help you become the best diver and get the best gear for your needs. I would recommend this place to anyone. read more

I just completed my Open Water Diver certification with Morgan, who is amazing. Super patient and thorough, plus a terrific source of info on anything diving related. The classes, pool sessions and ocean dives all worked together progressively to make me very comfortable under water. read more

This is the place to go for snorkel and scuba gear! The products are a little on the pricey side, BUT they are really high quality and the salespeople are especially helpful and knowledgeable. I went in looking for snorkel gear and they have a wall of snorkel masks to fit every face. The salesman, I think his name is Morgan, hung out with us while we were trying on different masks and told us the benefits and drawbacks of every single one, which was incredibly helpful as I am a novice snorkeler. He was not at all pushy and completely stoked on snorkeling, diving, and scuba, which got me excited about snorkeling, diving, and scuba too! The store employees teach the ASI scuba classes at Cal Poly as well as their own classes through their business, which sounds really fun. The ASI class goes around and dives along the Central Coast and finish with a trip to Santa Barbara and the class out of the shop does the same Central Coast dives with a final dive at the Channel Islands. Overall, I really appreciate their enthusiasm and customer service. I'm definitely planning on taking a scuba class from them. Way to go Ocean Currents! read more

This is a fantastic dive shop. From the guided dives, certification training, and great specialists I have always been treated like a VIP. Morgan the dive instructor and shop manager is incredibly knowledgeable and patient; he makes diving safe and fun. Highly recommended. read more

SLO Ocean Currents is a great team of instructors who have your best interest in mind. They helped me complete my PADI Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver and Divemaster training in a condensed period of time to help me (all during covid) get ready for my job. They are taking extreme precautions with sanitation and social distancing to make your dive goals a reality. If you are in SLO, definitely check them out! read more

I just had the pleasure of spending about a month with the crew at SLO Ocean Currents. What a great group of dive professionals. My 12 year old daughter took their open water certification course and just graduated as a certified SCUBA diver! Whoohoo. Jeff was her instructor for the majority of the course. He is very knowledgable, patient and a lot of fun as well. He was such a great instructor and super great with kids. I would recommend him in a second to anyone. Steve was also amazing. He is earning his dive master certification through the shop and assists with all of the pool and ocean classes. He is very supportive and also great with the class. Morgan joined us for our last certification boat dives off of the Spectre boat in Ventura (Jeff had a vacation planned for the tropics). Morgan was also great. He is super knowledgable about ocean life and made everyone feel comfortable on the boat. The owner of the shop Anthony is easy going and always happy to work with you. Their goal is to see you have a blast in the water. What a great group of dive professionals! I am glad that we chose them to teach my daughter, and I look forward to taking my Rescue Diver course with them once I get back on my financial feet! read more

I'm not from the area and I must have called half a dozen times for local tips. Very friendly and very professional staff. Exactly what you are looking for in a dive shop. Very professional outfit with a huge selection. Ended up getting keyed in on some great dive spots and had a great weekend. I'd recommend Ocean Currents as much as I would my own home town shop. read more

Slo Ocean Currents is an incredible company. Everyone in there is so friendly and helpful and you don't get the feeling of being sold. They are knowledgeable, experienced, organized and all-in-all a great organization. Morgan is there consistently and he always provides excellent customer service. Even when you call on the phone and ask questions they are helpful. This is a stand out company and I would recommend all my ocean buddies to visit. I buy all my gear from Slo Ocean Currents not because they are the cheapest, although they are not expensive, but because they are so helpful, knowledgable and accommodating. read more

I give this store a big Woohoo! I'm a new diver. I've never thought this was a sport that would entice me into cold water until I actually tried it! The staff at SLO Ocean Current make it seem like a very sane thing to try. I was amazed that I need not be a rich person visiting a far away (read expensive) tropical island to learn and enjoy diving. Go in and get familiar with these guys. They can walk you through beginners classes and on to a new career in diving if you choose! Their knowledge of the local waters and thier love of the sport came through to me and I felt very welcomed in this store. I would recommend it to anyone! read more

Just finished getting certified at SLO ocean currents for my PADI dive classes. What a great experience Morgan ,Anthony,Steve the whole shop is just there to make you succeed and help you with all the gear and by the way I suggest you buy what they recommend they really do know what they're doing. I'm excited about my new dive future and let me tell you something they took a 57 year old woman got me certified and they were so patient doing it. They are the best I wouldn't even suggest going anywhere else but SLO ocean currents read more

Not only an amazing dive retail store, but excellent customer service. The staff is highly experienced and very passionate about diving. I like that each instructor has their own specialty whether it is talking to Morgan about underwater photography, Jeff about hunting, or the owner, Anthony about great dive spots around the world. I recently participated in their annual Halloween themed day in Morro where we carved pumpkins and did a "pumpkin" hunt, all underwater! They gave out a ton of prizes and it was fun to meet new divers. read more

Got my scuba certificate. Classes and training in the pool and the beach were great, easy to fit in to my work schedule. Morgan was a great teacher with infectious enthusiasm. read more

Awesome dive shop! Easy to work with, super flexible & awesome dive classes! I really appreciated taking a private course because you get one on one and you don't have to wait on others. I'd definitely recommend this shop to anyone! read more

Great dive store with amazing staff. High quality training and high class folks running the business. Local treasure for SLO community!

I can't say enough good things about this dive shop. My 12 year old daughter took scuba lessons with Morgan, he is extremely knowledgeable and super patient with her. Anthony, the owner, was amazing with her as well, taking time to speak to her about her gear, and gave her a few tips. These guys know their stuff and are very good at explaining each step to you as needed. Thank you guys!! read more

I was waiting a little bit to write a review on this place and now that our certification process is done I feel enticed to write a review. My boyfriend and I recently got certified by Ocean Currents. Jeff was our instructor. To start, Jeff is absolutely awesome and probably one of if not the most qualified instructor around. He was an exceptional teacher and was extremely personable. At the end of our certification process we went out to go diving through the Spectre Boat. The experience was amazing and Jeff did a great job at pointing out a lot of cool underwater life that probably would have been missed otherwise. The store itself is also great. There are a few core people that work there it seems like. Every time I have walked into the store I got amazing customer service. Morgan and Jeff take the time to explain everything to you. Their enthusiasm for diving is transparent and I think that shows in the way they treat everyone that walks into the store. The store sells mainly Aqualung equipment which is not cheap by any means. However, they are selling great equipment which will probably last a long long time. Overall, every time I walk into this store I feel like I'm a VIP! Thank you Ocean Currents for everything and I'll be back! read more

Love these guys! So helpful and great instructors and such a personable, friendly shop. I highly recommend coming here for all of your dive needs! read more

5 stars!!! They had a friendly staff and very knowledgeable. They were also able to help me with all my needs and questions. The best dive shop on the West Coast! Would not go anywhere else for dive training or new equipment. It was a pleasure doing business with a local company. read more

I'm getting certified through SLO Ocean Currents and when I went to pick up my gear before my first ocean dive, the guy working was incredibly rude to me. He made multiple very condescending comments towards almost everything I said. He expected me to know everything about diving even though this is my first dive and spoke to me like I was dumb. I've heard really great things about this dive shop so I want to write this in hopes that there can be an attitude adjustment of this employee and his behavior towards customers is not tolerated anymore. On the other hand, Morgan was incredibly nice and knowledgable when I talked with him and I hope that he can help straighten this guy out! read more

This is a great place if you're wanting to learn how to scuba dive or simply just go diving with this bunch. Our two kids ages 13 and 16 just got certified. Our 13 year daughter was a little skittish on some of the exercises but Morgan, her instructor, was extremely patient with her. This is an extremely fun and exciting sport and a great place if you want to get acquainted with it! read more

Seriously the best guys around to learn to dive with! I bought the class package for my boyfriend and I for his birthday to get certified over summer. Had an awesome experience throughout the class and felt that everyone got the needed attention to make sure we were all comfortable enough to start diving in the ocean. After getting certified I've stopped by the dive shop for gear, to see what new classes/trips are coming up, or just to chat. Everyone there is always willing to discuss diving with you whether you're a novice or have been diving for years. I love going by and learning more about scuba because everyone I talk to knows it so well. Certified Open Water and Advanced with these guys and they're great. They know the gear backwards and forwards and will go out of their way to help you figure out what you're looking for. Great dive shop, awesome classes, and excellent boat trips to dive out of the area! read more

Great full-service dive shop!! Whether you are just starting out or an advanced diver, they are very helpful and well equipped. I have used them for many years. Highly knowledgeable and qualified crew. read more

Good dive shop staff! Knowledgeable, professional, friendly and help new divers understand scuba skills. Fast air fills & tank rentals, answer all questions! Thanks guys. read more

My 10 year old granddaughter and her mom just finished their pool sessions with Morgan and he exhibits amazing patience, understanding, and professionalism. I haven't had a bad experience with anyone at this dive shop. Anthony also has been extremely understanding and supportive as well. They want success, and the students to learn all of the diving skills, and for them to have fun. To me, this is what diving is all about! read more